Preparations

If I am being completely honest here, I have an awful habit of procrastinating. I have not begun packing yet, but I have almost completed my list of everything to pack, which is a step in the right direction. I am a person who must write everything down or else I will forget it, so I am trying to include every single item that I may or may not need for the trip. I found an old notebook of mine, grabbed a pen, and have begun writing down everything from my toothbrush to my iPod.

My sad packing state so far. My rabbit is a little confused about what is happening.

According to weather.com, the temperature in New Orleans ranges from the low 70's to the low 50's from Tuesday to Sunday. Also included in the forecast is rain on 5 of those 6 days. Right now as I type this blog post my fingers are freezing, I am wearing a hoodie, thick fuzzy socks, sweatpants, and I am wrapped up in a comforter. I can hear the wind raging outside, and I can practically feel the coldness down to my bones. I know I am ready for 70 degree weather, and hopefully I am ready for nearly 100 percent humidity!
I am packing mostly casual and comfortable clothing, with the exception of one nicer outfit to wear to dinner one night. In my list so far I have included just the basics. I have a habit of packing too much when I travel, so I am trying to keep my bags as light as possible. As I said before, I am a procrastinator, therefore I have not bought anything for the trip yet. I plan on buying a new SD card for my camera, snacks, drinks, and possibly a rain jacket.
The research I have done so far has mainly included what is considered a "must-see" in New Orleans when you are visiting. Repeating destinations that are not included on our itinerary are The National World War II Museum, Hermann-Grima House, Beauregard-Keyes House, and New Orleans City Park, just to name a few. Every site that I have visited so far has stated that New Orleans is a wonderful city to visit, and it has a rich and interesting history.
I am more than happy that we are taking the train to New Orleans. The swaying of the train is very relaxing to me, and I much prefer it over driving or even flying. For the train ride I am bringing a blanket, pillow, headphones, iPod, a book, snacks, and a drink. I have taken the train four times to Kansas City, Missouri, and I have had an enjoyable and relaxing experience every time.
Lastly, in preparation for the class, I have read Walking in the City, mostly all of Globejotting, and I plan on reading the rest of the material tonight after I have completed this blog post. The template for my blog is complete, and I have met with my group to finish the template for our group blog, as well. I have also downloaded the Google+ app on my phone in order to easily access my blog from anywhere. Now back to reading, researching, and packing!